<div>The Macaw Society has been studying macaw conservation in the Peruvian Amazon for over 25 years. Now we are taking on a new challenge, using genomic analysis to determine if macaw pairs are really as faithful as everyone says they are!
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<div><strong>The Macaw Parenting Project: Discovering the Secrets of Scarlet Macaw Families</strong>
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<div>In the heart of the Peruvian rainforest, scarlet macaw pairs are known for their loyalty and teamwork — defending their nests, sharing food, and caring for their chicks side by side. But are these devoted parents truly faithful to one another?
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<div><strong>Why this research matters</strong>
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<div>In many bird species, even pairs that seem inseparable sometimes mate outside their partnership. This behavior, called extra-pair mating, can shape genetic diversity and reproductive success — both critical for species survival.
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<div>For macaws, we simply don’t know how often this happens. Field observations alone can’t tell us whether the chicks in a nest belong to both social parents. By uncovering these hidden relationships, we’ll gain powerful insights into how macaws reproduce and how best to protect them.
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<div><strong>Our goal</strong>
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<div>We’re launching the Macaw Parenting Project to reveal the genetic story behind macaw family life. Using cutting-edge whole genome sequencing (WGS), we’ll analyze DNA from adult macaws and their chicks to determine:
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<li>Whether all chicks in a nest share the same parents
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<li>How common extra-pair fertilization is among wild macaws
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<li>What ecological or behavioral factors influence these patterns
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<div>This information will help improve conservation strategies for macaws and other threatened parrots across the tropics.
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<div><strong> How your support helps</strong>
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<div>Your donation will fund the lab work and sequencing needed to bring this project to life:
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<li>$25	Lab supplies for processing samples
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<li>$50	Reagents for DNA extraction
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<li>$100	Sequencing the genome of one macaw
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<li>$ 6000 (Goal) Full sequencing &amp; analysis of 60 individuals
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<li><strong>$8000 (SUPER Goal) Full sequencing and analysis of 80 individuals (ALL individuals) + public outreach results</strong>
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<div>All samples come from our long-term monitoring sites in Tambopata, Peru, one of the most studied populations of wild Scarlet Macaws in the world.
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<div><strong>Timeline</strong>
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<li>November 2025: DNA extraction
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<li>December 2025: Sequencing at Texas A&amp;M University
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<li>January –April 2026: Data analysis and results preparation
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<div><strong>Join us</strong>
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<div>Every macaw pair has a story — and with your help, we can finally uncover it.
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<div>Your contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to understanding how these magnificent birds build their families and how we can better protect them in the wild.
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<div><strong>Donate today and help us reveal the secret lives of Scarlet Macaws.</strong>
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